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Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 23mins

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1.

Which of the following is not an example of metacognition?

a)

Describing how a story makes you feel

b)

Reading your answer to a teacher

c)

Thinking about how to improve your work

d)

Asking a question about a story you are reading

2.

Emma and her friends are planning a school fundraiser to help raise money for a new playground equipment. They have to raise $20,000 in order to be successful. They decide that the best way to do this is to plan a big spaghetti dinner and charge attendees $10/ person. This is an example of which of the following problem solving steps?

a)

Identify the problem

b)

Generate alternative solutions

c)

Choose the best solution

d)

Think of possible consequences

3.

What is the scope of the problem?

a)

The scope of the problem is new playground equipment

b)

The scope of the problem is medium

c)

The scope of the problem is $20,000

d)

The scope of the problem is the students at her school

4.

What are 2 metacognitive questions that Emma and her friends could ask themselves as they solve this problem?

a)

What past experience or knowledge can we use to help us make the best decisions?

b)

What will happen if we succeed only in raising $10,000?

c)

What if we are not smart enough to do this on our own?

d)

What kind of playground equipment should we buy with the money?

5.

Which of the following is an unlikely statement?

a)

It will snow at my house in June

b)

I will live to at least 120

c)

My students may get sick in the first few weeks of school, due to the sharing of germs

d)

George Washington was the first US president

6.

Read the passage -

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long.

a)

Macey is mad at her mother

b)

Macey does not want glasses-

c)

Macy is very excited about getting glasses

d)

Macey has trouble making decisions

7.

Read the passage and select the best contrasts steel cut and rolled oats.

You will find different styles of oatmeal in the cereal aisle in a grocery store. Steel cut and rolled oats are similar , they both come from whole oat groats. Oat groat is processed , steel cut oat is made by cutting the whole groat in pieces. By contrast rolled oats are made by steaming the groats first and then pressing them flat. This process allows rolled oats to cook quickly where as steel cut oats take long time to cook. Both varieties have same nutritional value

a)

The difference between the two lies in how the groat has been processed

b)

Steel cut oats and rolled oats are similar in that they both come from whole oat groats

c)

Steel cut oats are made by cutting the whole groat into pieces, while rolled oats are made by steaming and then pressing the groats

d)

Despite their different processing methods, both varieties have same nutritional value

8.

Which of the following statement shows an author's bias?

a)

The new restaurant in town received rave reviews from many customers

b)

In the debate the candidate presented their plan for economic reform which was met with applause

c)

As you can see this new educational policy will bring nothing but good to the community. It will change all of our lives for the better

d)

The science text book explains the process of photosynthesis in detail providing diagrams and examples

9.

How do you know if something is biased? Select all of the following which are true

a)

I ONLY focuses on the facts of the issues

b)

It uses stereotypes

c)

It only focuses on positive

d)

It only focuses on the negative

10.

Which statement best demonstrates how a person's background influences their perspective on a matter?

a)

Everyone in the class agrees that the field trip was boring

b)

Some students thought the history assignment was challenging, while others found it easy

c)

I like the new Marvel movie but my brother found it boring

d)

As an American , I have different food preferences for a birthday celebration than my best friend who is from Brazil

11.

Which of the following is an example of using metacognitive strategies while studying?

a)

Copying notes from the board

b)

Highlighting important information in a textbook

c)

Thinking about which study methods help you remember best

d)

Listening to music while you study

12.

Read the passage and select the statement that best summarizes the difference between bias and perspective.

When people share their opinions, their background and experiences shape their perspective. However, bias occurs when someone presents information in a way that unfairly favors one side or ignores other viewpoints. Recognizing the difference helps us evaluate information more critically.

a)

Perspective is shaped by experiences, while bias is an unfair preference

b)

Bias and perspective mean the same thing

c)

Perspective ignores other viewpoints, while bias considers all sides

d)

Bias is always based on facts, while perspective is not

13.

Emma and her friends are brainstorming ideas for their fundraiser. Which problem solving step are they demonstrating?

a)

Generate alternative solutions

b)

Identify the problem

c)

Choose the best solution

d)

Evaluate the outcome

14.

Which of the following statements best illustrates metacognitive thinking?

a)

Writing down everything the teacher says

b)

Reading a chapter without stopping

c)

Reflecting on which parts of the text were most confusing

d)

Memorizing facts for a test

15.

Read the passage and select the statement that shows an example of perspective.

During the class discussion about school uniforms, some students argued that uniforms help everyone feel equal, while others felt that uniforms limit personal expression. The teacher encouraged everyone to share their thoughts and listen to different viewpoints.

a)

School uniforms are always unpopular

b)

The teacher does not allow students to share opinions

c)

Some students believe uniforms promote equality, while others think they restrict individuality

d)

Uniforms are required in all schools

16.

Which of the following is a sign that a text may be biased?

a)

It includes multiple viewpoints

b)

It uses neutral language throughout

c)

It provides evidence for all claims

d)

It presents only one side of an argument

17.

Which of the following statements best shows how metacognition can help improve learning?

a)

Reading a textbook without taking notes

b)

Reviewing mistakes on a test to understand what went wrong

c)

Listening to a lecture without asking questions

d)

Memorizing vocabulary words for a quiz

18.

Read the passage and select the statement that best illustrates how bias can affect decision making.

During a school election, one candidate's friends only talk about her positive qualities and ignore any weaknesses. Other students notice that the information being shared is not balanced.

a)

Everyone ignores the candidates' strengths

b)

The election is based on facts alone

c)

All students agree on who should win

d)

The candidate's friends present only favorable information

19.

Which problem solving step is demonstrated when a group reviews the results of their fundraiser to see if they met their goal?

a)

Evaluate the outcome

b)

Identify the problem

c)

Generate alternative solutions

d)

Choose the best solution

20.

Which of the following is an example of recognizing bias in a news article?

a)

The article includes interviews with people from both sides

b)

The article uses neutral language throughout

c)

The article only highlights positive aspects of one side

d)

The article presents facts from multiple sources

21.

Which statement best demonstrates the use of perspective in understanding a historical event?

a)

Focusing solely on the outcome of the event

b)

Ignoring personal experiences of those involved

c)

Considering accounts from people of different backgrounds

d)

Reading only the official government report

22.

Which of the following actions shows metacognitive awareness during problem solving?

a)

Choosing a solution without thinking about alternatives

b)

Reflecting on why a previous strategy did not work

c)

Repeating the same approach every time

d)

Ignoring feedback from others

23.

Complete the following sentence with best answer. An objective media source is..

a)

one that promotes a specific hidden agenda.

b)

unbiased and balanced in its reporting.

c)

focused mostly on entertainment value.

24.

Is the following passage mostly objective or mostly subjective? Pick the best answer below: 

The recent proposal to increase funding for public schools has ignited a fierce battle among politicians and citizens alike. Advocates of the measure passionately argue that applying more resources education is essential for shaping the minds of our future leaders. While this makes sense, and it's easy to see their point of view, it's clear to most people in this town that our money would go much further if we put it into the healthcare system instead. Afterall, education is nice to have. But healthcare is absolutely essential.

a)

This passage is mostly objective because I agree with the author.

b)

This passage is mostly objective because it includes statements supported with evidence from research studies.

c)

This passage is mostly subjective because I agree with the author.

d)

This passage is mostly subjective because it is based on or influenced by personal feelings

25.

Reread the passage above. What might be this author's hidden agenda?

a)

The author wants you to vote to increase funding for public schools.

.

b)

The author wants you to live a healthier lifestyle

c)

The author wants you to vote to increase funding for healthcare.

d)

The author wants you to see the other side's point of view.

26.

Which of the following statements is the best example of status quo bias?

a)

"We should explore new methods of transportation to reduce carbon emissions."

b)

Our current healthcare system has flaws, but it's the best we have."

c)

"In order to accommodate all of the different learning styles at our school, we are going to make some changes to our curriculum next year."

d)

"We need to invest in renewable energy sources to address climate change."

27.

The following scenario is an example of what? Choose the best example from below: Sienna, Monique, and Estelle are doing a group project at school. They meet together to brainstorm ideas, and Monique cuts them off. "Look, I've done something similar before, and I got a good grade. Let's make it easy on ourselves and just do my plan again." Sienna and Estelle secretly have other ideas they want to try out. However, neither is comfortable speaking out against the strong-willed Monique. Instead, they shrug and agree to go along with her plan, instead of sharing their own.

a)

Groupthink

b)

Status quo bias

c)

Unintended consequences

d)

Artificial or self-imposed constraints

28.

Which of the following pieces of evidence best supports the claim that screen time can negatively impact a child's development?

a)

Studies show that children who spend more time outdoors have better cognitive and social skills.

b)

Research suggests that reading physical books improves children's language development more than reading e-books.

c)

Many pediatricians recommend limiting screen time for children to prevent sleep disturbances and attention problems.

d)

Some parents I know have noticed increased irritability in their children after prolonged periods of screen use.

29.

Which of the following are examples of strong evidence that can be used to support a claim? 

a)

Research and survey results

b)

Statistics

c)

Expert opinions

d)

All of the above

30.

 If a parent wanted to know more about your school to decide whether their child should attend your school, what source would be the most reliable and valid?

a)

Reading reviews about the school on Google

b)

Asking a first grader for their opinion

c)

Getting a school tour of the school

d)

Both B and C

31.

 Look at the list of people below. If a parent is trying to decide if their child should attend your school, and wanted to learn more about classroom size and how it affects learning, who would be the least reliable and valid source on this topic?

a)

The principal, because they don't really understand student dynamics.

b)

The teacher, because they spend the most time seeing how classroom size affects learning from day to day.

c)

The students, because they are the ones most affected by the classroom size.

d)

The front office worker, because they spend the least amount of time actually in the classrooms.

32.

14% of students at Third Future Schools forget their backpacks at home at least once a week. What is the size of this problem?

a)

Small

b)

Medium

c)

Big

d)

Serious

33.

Your school's principal conducts a survey to learn student opinion on the cafeteria menu. 85% of students express dissatisfaction with the current options. Which of the following solutions this data to solve this problem the most effectively?

a)

The principal decides to keep the menu unchanged to maintain consistency.

b)

The principal organizes a meeting with students to gather suggestions for menu improvements.

c)

The principal consults with a nutritionist to evaluate the nutritional value of the current menu.

d)

The principal decides to eliminate the cafeteria altogether and implement a bring-your-own-lunch policy.

e)

The principal determines that lunch is unhealthy, and it should be eliminated altogether

34.

Which of the following solutions uses the data above to reach the most illogical conclusion?

a)

The principal decides to keep the menu unchanged to maintain consistency.

b)

The principal organizes a meeting with students to gather suggestions for menu improvements.

c)

The principal consults with a nutritionist to evaluate the nutritional value of the current menu.

d)

The principal decides to eliminate the cafeteria altogether and implement a bring-your-own-lunch policy.

e)

The principal determines that lunch is unhealthy, and it should be eliminated altogether.

35.

A group of students conducted an experiment to investigate the relationship between study time and test scores. They recorded the number of hours each student studied for a math test and their corresponding scores. Which of the following statements best describes the correlation between study time and test scores based on their data?

a)

There is a positive correlation between study time and test scores, meaning as study time increases, test scores decrease.

b)

There is no correlation between study time and test scores, meaning study time has no effect on test scores.

c)

There is a negative correlation between study time and test scores, meaning as study time increases, test scores increase.

d)

There is a positive correlation between study time and test scores, meaning as study time increases, test scores also increase.

36.

Cassandra always wakes up late because she is too tired to hear her alarm. She has a feeling that it’s because she is always on her phone right before going to sleep. She wants to see if this is true so Cassandra is on her phone every night for a whole week before sleeping. The next week, Cassandra goes to bed without looking at her phone. She then compares the results.  Is Cassandra using problem solving or the scientific method?

a)

Cassandra is using problem-solving.

b)

Cassandra is using the scientific method.

37.

Problem solving and the scientific method both require analyzing data. Why do both of these methods have “analyze results” as a step?

a)

Both of these methods require “analyze” results as a step because it is important to determine whether the solution worked or whether the hypothesis was true

b)

Both of these methods require “analyze” results as a step because it is important to determine a solution, no matter what method you use.

c)

Both of these methods require “analyze” results as a step because it sounds important and scientific.

d)

Both of these methods require “analyze” results as a step because this is the only way to determine the true size of the problem.

38.

  "Nike has the best shoes. Every time I wear them, I always win every basketball game I play." Is this a valid or an invalid argument? Choose the best answer from below:

a)

It is an invalid argument because it does not contain any real evidence and instead uses emotional appeal

b)

It is an invalid argument because it is based on evidence and facts

c)

It is a valid argument because it does not contain any real evidence and instead uses emotional appeal.

d)

It is a valid argument because it is based on evidence and facts.

39.

A television commercial portrays a terrible car accident, and a child crying as she visits a family member in the hospital. The ad reminds viewers to wear their seatbelt. What type of propaganda is this?

a)

Testimonial

b)

Fear

c)

Plain folks

d)

Glittering generalities

40.

Which of the following statements demonstrates a false equivalence logical fallacy?

a)

The drink I bought from Starbucks was disgusting. I’m never going to Starbucks again because everything on their menu is bad!

b)

You have a horrible argument because you failed 3rd grade!

c)

“You’re criticizing our company for spilling oil into the ocean when you’re the one that litters in the park!"

d)

Warren says that government money should be spent on education, but Ben tells him, “So you’re saying you don’t care about healthcare and whether people die or not?”

41.

Which of the following statements demonstrates a generalization logical fallacy?

a)

The drink I bought from Starbucks was disgusting. I’m never going to Starbucks again because everything on their menu is bad!

b)

You have a horrible argument because you failed 3rd grade!

c)

“You’re criticizing our company for spilling oil into the ocean when you’re the one that litters in the park!"

d)

Warren says that government money should be spent on education, but Ben tells him, “So you’re saying you don’t care about healthcare and whether people die or not?”

42.

 "How can I possibly have time to wash the dishes when so much carbon dioxide is being spewed into the atmosphere on a daily basis?" This is an example of which logical fallacy?

a)

Red herring fallacy

b)

Straw man fallacy

c)

Ad hominem fallacy

d)

False equivalence fallacy

e)

False analogy fallacy

43.

12. TRUE or FALSE: An unintended consequence is a consequence that you actively tried to prevent from occurring. 

a)

True

b)

False

44.

13. Complete the following sentence with the best answer. An objective media source is...

a)

one that promotes a specific hidden agenda.

b)

unbiased and balanced in its reporting.

c)

focused mostly on entertainment value.

d)

attempting to get higher ratings for its publisher.